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Avoid the Fin George Burgess’ Tips for Sharing the Ocean with its Apex Predator

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ON THE COVER – Meet University of Florida shark expert George Burgess.

You may have seen him on the Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week,” where he has been featured several times. Here Burgess holds the jaws of a 10.9-foot adult tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier ) from the Gulf of Mexico.

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Tapas Community Page Charity of the Month

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Calendar of Events Crossword Puzzle Theatre Listings

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Kaye’s Peach Cobbler

Sullivan Brothers’ Memory Through WWII

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Water Safety

Seeing Life Through a Frosty Window?

Smart Safeguards for Florida Summers

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BY BRINN STRANGE

Veteran Robert McAlpine Sailor Helped Carry Lost

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Recipe Wonders All About Cataracts

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Healthy Edge

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Avoid The Fin While Taking a Swim

BY ERICKA WINTERROWD

Tinseltown Talks

by Nick Thomas

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Reading Corner Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer

WINNER! Congratulations to the winner from our JULY 2015 issue…

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“Working with my hands is a labor of the heart…

That’s why I decided to put my heart in the hands of UF Health. “ — Victor Hahn Trenton, FL

“As a 3rd generation farmer, I have dedicated 75 years to working the land … until a problem with my heart — an irregular heartbeat — slowed me down.

Dr. Floyd Burke was able to find the problem.

He quickly sent me to Dr. Charles Klodell for heart surgery that saved my life. I know that UF Health has the brightest medical minds, and the most advanced technology and research in North Central Florida. I’m thankful to everyone there for getting me back to doing what I love.“

At UF Health, we’re here for you, from the routine to the complex. We can handle any heart problem you have — big or small — whether it’s evaluating your chest pain or performing aortic aneurysm surgery.

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FROM THE EDITOR œ ALBERT ISAAC

Summertime, Summertime… …Sum-sum-summertime.

Sorry. I just couldn’t resist putting that song in your head. But with summertime in mind, we have a few stories that may whet your appetite for a day at the beach (or not!).

I am old enough to remember when the movie “Jaws” hit the big screen. I remember how the lines of moviegoers stretched around the block, and how remarkably large Miami’s Miracle Theatre had to be to hold all of us. It’s not surprising that “Jaws” is now described as the first summer blockbuster.

And I remember my anxiety the next time I went swimming in the ocean — and how my buddies cursed me as we floated in the salty sea and I sang John Williams’ low and fearsome tones, “Da– dum-da-dum…”

Fortunately, no sharks attacked on that hot summer day. But lately I can scarcely turn on the news without seeing a report of another shark attack. So with that in mind, for this edition we visited with renowned shark expert George Burgess, director of the Florida

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Museum of Natural History’s Florida Program for Shark Research — who coincidentally has been with the University of Florida since “Jaws” made a splash on the silver screen in 1975. Learn more about these prehistoric creatures and the steps you can take to possibly avoid a close encounter of the shark kind.

With the heat index soaring at or near the temperature of the surface of the sun, this is certainly the season to seek out cool bodies of water (sharks notwithstanding). Which means this is also the time of year that you should keep safety in mind when it comes to both swimming (for you and the grandkids) and keeping cool. So in this issue you’ll find some water safety tips of the nonshark variety, as well.

Did you know that not wearing proper sunglasses can contribute to the development of cataracts, which is the leading cause of low vision for Americans? Granted, sunlight is not the only cause, but exposure to ultraviolet B has been shown to significantly increase the risk of developing cataracts.

Last but certainly not least we continue with our veteran series, offering you another interesting profile. Meet World War II veteran Robert McAlpine and read about his experiences serving on the U.S.S. The Sullivans, a destroyer named after the five brothers who lost their lives when their ship, U.S.S. Juneau, was sunk by a Japanese submarine.

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TAPAS œ AUGUST

EVERYTHING’S COMING UP PEACHES Did you know the peach originated in China and is a member of the rose family?

In fact, according to WebMD.com, the peach’s scientific name, Prunus persica, is a direct reference to the fruit’s travels to Persia g the Silk Road. along

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“The world’s largest peach cobbler” is made every year in Georgia — measuring a whopping 11 x 5 feet.

HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOUR PEACH IS RIPE? PE? The flesh should have a slight give, but use your whole hand vs. fingertips to check since the fruit bruises easily. Look for even coloring of golden or creamy yellow.

Stolen Lisa The Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre on August 21, 1911.

The painting was not seen again for two years.

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Saved by the Bell One hour before Alexander Graham Bell registered his patent for the telephone in 1876, Elisha Gray patented his design. After years of litigation, the patent went to Bell.

Whoopee!

The 14-year-old Roman Emperor Elagabalus invented the first whoopee cushion, often using it on unsuspecting guests at his dinner parties. A modern version was re-introduced by the JEM Rubber Company in the 1920s.

AUGUST 26 IS WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY and the anniversary of national women’s suffrage. On this day in 1920, the 19th amendment was signed into law by U.S. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby.

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The inventor of the Toll House brand of chocolate chip cookie, Ruth Wakefield, struck a deal with Andrew Nestle of the Nestle Chocolate Company. Nestle agreed to print Wakefield’s recipe on its packaging in exchange for giving Wakefield a lifetime supply of chocolate.

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SOUND CHECK The first words Thomas Edison recorded when he invented the phonograph on August 12, 1877 were, “Mary Had A Little Lamb.”

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Tony Bennett AUGUST 3, 1926 Singer Tony Bennett has been awarded 18 Grammy Awards and two Emmys. After serving in World War II as an infantryman in the U.S. Army, Bennett signed a record deal with Columbia Records and started releasing songs. His blend of show tunes, pop standards and jazz was most popular in the 1950s, but Bennett made a comeback in the late 1980s and ‘90s. He sold over 50 records worldwide during his career.

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In addition to music, Bennett also has a passion for painting. He studied both subjects at New York’s School of Industrial A before dropping out to support his family Arts when he was 16 years old. Bennett founded the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in his hometown of Astoria, Queens.

He continues to paint every day.

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If gentlemen prefer blondes then I’m a blonde that prefers gentlemen.

Born on August 23, 1931, Barbara Eden began her career as a singer. She acted in films and starred in television shows, however her role in the television comedy “I Dream of Jeannie” catapulted her into the international spotlight.

— BARBARA EDEN

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In total, Eden has had roles in five television series, 25 films, and Years Old 19 made-for-television movies. Eden was named “One of America’s 200 Greatest Pop Icons of the 20th Century” and won a Lifetime Achievement Awards from The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

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COMMUNITY œ GAINESVILLE CONCERT SERIES

LITTLE JAKE MITCHELL AND THE SOUL SEARCHERS

Free Fridays Returns to Downtown “Free Fridays” was delayed this year due to the closure of the Bo Diddley Community Plaza for renovations. The City of Gainesville has purchased a mobile stage that will be placed in parking lot no. 10 at the corner of Southwest Second Avenue and Southwest Second Street in downtown Gainesville. This is the same location that the Union Street Farmers Market occupies on Wednesdays and is across the street from the Southwest Downtown Parking Garage. The public is encouraged to bring chairs, as there is no existing seating at this temporary site.

Kicking off this year’s “Free Fridays” concert series on Friday, August 7th is Little Jake Mitchell and The Soul Searchers, featuring old school blues with rhythm and blues artist Jake Mitchell.

Mitchell, who now resides in Gainesville, recently travelled to England along with Soul Searchers Charlie Blade and Tran Whitley. They co-headlined the Cleethorpes Northern Soul Weekender Festival, according to a City of Gainesville press release.

Mitchell is popular in England where his recorded music is often played in UK northern soul dance halls. This veteran

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musician includes B.B. King as one of his mentors, and he went on the road with James Brown, Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye and the Bobbie Blue Band. His first record was with Chess Records in 1957 on the same master tape as Chuck Berry. Mitchell’s band, Little Jake and the Blenders, was the first African-American group to perform at a Gator Growl celebration in 1960.

“We are very lucky to have an R&B artist of Mr. Mitchell’s talent and reputation living in Gainesville,” said “Free Fridays” coordinator David Ballard in a recent press release. “He is a consummate performer with an excellent band that annually draws one of our series’ largest audiences.”

The 2015 “Free Fridays” concert series is produced by the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department. The concerts will play each Friday night this year from Friday, Aug. 7 through Friday, Oct. 23 from 8-10 p.m. at Southwest Second Avenue and Southwest Second Street in downtown Gainesville.

To view the complete “Free Fridays” 2015 schedule, please visit the Cultural Affairs Division website at www.gvlculturalaffairs.org

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RECIPE WONDERS FOOD ST Y LING & PHOTOGR A PH Y BY ERICK A WINTER ROWD

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he cookbooks of my mother, Ronelva Wonders, are a treasure of handwritten recipes.

Some are delicious concoctions she came up with herself, and some are the result of swapping recipes with friends and family who were happy to share with her. She loved talking about food and recipes, and especially enjoyed giving others her recipes as well. Growing up in the Midwest, I would frequently see this happening at family reunions and holiday gatherings. The ladies would often be sitting together after dinner scribbling down ingredients and chatting about how they made the dish. One such recipe is for this peach cobbler.

Kaye’s Peach Cobbler has been a family favorite of ours ever since I married

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into the Winterrowd family. Kaye is my sister-in-law and an accomplished cook herself. Each summer, Kaye would make this wonderful dessert as a special treat for my husband, Rick, and we all looked forward to it!

You may be a little curious as to the history of cobblers, and specifically peach cobbler. After doing a little research I have found that it is actually a blending of both the Far East and Western cultures.

According to whatscookinginamerica. net, cobblers are an American deep-dish fruit dessert or pie with a thick crust and a fruit filling (such as peaches, apples or berries). Some versions are enclosed in the crust, while others have a dropbiscuit or crumb topping.

Early settlers of America were very

good at improvising. When they first arrived they brought their favorite recipes with them, such as English steamed puddings. Not finding their favorite ingredients, they used whatever was available. Early colonists were so fond of these juicy dishes that they often served them as the main course, for breakfast, or even as a first course. It was not until the late 19th century that they became primarily desserts.

According to thenibble.com, the peach originated in China and has been cultivated since at least 1,000 B.C. To this day China remains the largest producer of peaches in the world. Here in our country so many peaches are grown in Georgia that it became known as the “Peach State.”

Cynthia Wonders Winterrowd is an award-winning writer who was raised in Illinois and lives in Gainesville. She is proud to be a “Gator Mom” of three daughters, all UF graduates. Cynthia loves sharing family recipes that have been handed down in her mother’s handwritten cookbooks. recipewonders@gmail.com

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Nothing can beat the flavor of peach cobbler when it is made with fresh peaches in the middle of summer; however, when peaches are out of season you can use canned peaches. Use two cans, and drain one of the cans out of the juice using only the peaches. Use the juice in the other can in addition to the fruit.

Don’t add sugar if you are using canned peaches. Otherwise, prepare the recipe the same as with fresh peaches.

So there you have it, another “family favorite” from my family to yours! And remember, there’s nothin’ like home cookin’!

PEACH COBBLER You can ripen peaches by placing them in a brown paper bag for two to three days.

Sliced, fresh peaches can be tossed in lemon or lime juice to prevent browning.

INGREDIENTS: 9 medium fresh peaches 1 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 cup sugar (or less) to sweeten peaches if necessary 2 cups sugar 1 cup Crisco shortening 2 eggs 2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 cup milk METHOD:

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To make the topping, cream the two cups of sugar with the Crisco. Add the eggs and stir until blended. In a separate bowl combine the flour and baking powder. Pour one cup of milk into a measuring cup, set aside.

Pour the topping over the cut fruit mixture waiting in the 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Be sure to spread the topping all the way to the edges of the baking pan.

Peel and slice the fresh peaches. To easily peel the peaches, blanche them in boiling water for a few minutes. Remove and put them immediately in cold water. The skin will slide right off and the peaches are ready for slicing. After peaches are sliced, add a teaspoon of nutmeg and mix. If the peaches need to be sweetened, add no more than 1/4 cup of sugar. However, if the peaches are juicy, you won’t need to add any sugar. Put the sliced peach mixture in the bottom of a 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Set aside.

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Gradually add the flour and baking powder mixture to the creamed sugar, shortening and egg mixture, alternating the dry ingredients with the milk until all are combined. This completes the topping.

Bake at 350-degrees for one hour, check and increase time up to 15 minutes until the cobbler is a deep golden brown and cooked through. Serve warm with Cool Whip or ice cream and enjoy! Isn’t that just peachy? s

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COLUMN œ DONNA BONNELL

Embracing Life Face the Light

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ife offers countless opportunities — some exciting and exhilarating, others emotionally devastating and exasperating. Oftentimes messages sent and lessons learned required many years to absorb, and a variety of earth school venues. Most of my enlightening moments evolved slowly and involved a combination of personal successes and abysmal life-altering events. The significance of the sunflower that symbolized the Sun God to the Incas was the subject of my recent revelation.

This particular journey began six years ago when I participated in a Taste of Tuscany tour. Our trek included visiting olive farms and wine vineyards. Along the way, we passed fields of almost human-like sunflowers. They exuded contentment as they faced the sunshine. Their image of happiness remained vividly in my mind.

Since then, I have travelled to Holland, England and France and learned about Vincent Willem van Gogh, a Dutch artist. He was a religious man whose goal was to be a pastor and he worked as a missionary in a mining region in Belgium. Instead, however, van Gogh became an artist who created more than 2,100 artworks in just over a decade. Van Gogh’s sunflower paintings intrigued me more than any other work in his collection. Vibrant colors — bright yellows (florets in full bloom) and browns (flowers wilting and dying) — seemed to illustrate the circle of life.

Van Gogh suffered from severe mental illness, which was acutely frustrating. He hated his bouts of inactivity and incoherence. According to art critic Robert Hughes, at the height of his career van Gogh was in complete control and longed for concision and grace. At the age of 37, he died from (what most believe) a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

My family recently endured the pain from a suicide. Shane, my nephew, was about the same age as van Gogh. Their similarities included the anguish of the disease and the desire to be perfect.

They both sought medical attention, which failed. Each excelled in their ca-

by Mike Glenn, executive editor, drew my attention. His message was to encourage Seniors to let go of clutter in their homes and minds to make room for new adventures and memories. Paradoxically, (perhaps) my husband got rid of a pile of stuff in our garage while I was away.

For 30 years I saved items no longer needed for the next traditional semiannual yard sale held with a dear friend.

We discussed retiring our yard sale rituals, as her life had changed significantly in the last year. She already donated her accumulation of unnecessary items. Yet, I found it difficult to release that routine and the things that were associated with those special times.

Glenn equated eliminating or significantly reducing chaos and confusion (emotional and physical) with the sunflower’s ability to turn away from darkness. My proverbial light bulb switched on. The fascination I felt was the sunflower’s gift to face the light. The Incas grasped that vision thousands of years ago.

The fields in Tuscany, van Gogh’s paintings, and a discarded magazine provided me that most valuable mes-

My family recently endured the pain from a suicide.

Shane, my nephew, was about the same age as van Gogh. reers. Their mental illnesses progressed to a point of no return and both ended their lives.

While returning home last month from a trip meant to begin my healing from this excruciating event and to temporarily escape from reality, I found an unwanted magazine left from a prior flight. Ironically, (maybe) the flight attendants and cleaning crew did not throw it away. It was the March 2015 edition of “Mature Living.” As a columnist for Senior Times, I was interested in reviewing its contents, layout and style.

An article, “Creating Capacity,” written

sage. If I can learn to embrace the light, eliminate the negativity (or file it in a safe obscure place in my brain), stand steadfast and smile, I will achieve the blissful luminous stance of a sunflower.

Yellow ribbons promote suicide awareness and prevention. Like the sunflowers, they symbolize hope for all individuals (especially victims of depression) to find their light. s Donna Bonnell is a freelance writer who moved to Newberry in 1983. She enjoys living and working in the town she now calls home. dbnewberry@aol.com

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VISION QUEST

All About Cataracts Seeing Life Through a Frosty Window?

by Kendra Siler-Marsiglio

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ataracts, the leading cause of low vision among Americas, are very common.

Although cataracts aren’t a “normal” part of aging, the older we get the greater the chance to develop cataracts.

Over half of those over age 80 have cataracts or have undergone surgery for cataracts.

What’s a cataract?

Cataracts occur when the eye’s lens becomes cloudy.

A healthy lens has a high concentration of crystallins — special water-soluble proteins that provide the lens transparency and a high refractive index.

In a healthy eye, this transparent lens focuses light on the eye’s retina. The retina (the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye) then sends the image through the optic nerve to the brain.

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In an eye with a cataract, the cloudy (opaque) lens blurs vision and causes light rays to scatter.

Because of the cataract’s opacity, the affected pupil may appear gray. People can have a cataract in one or both eyes. Cataracts aren’t contagious, and they don’t spread from one eye to the other.

Vision loss that occurs in the eye with a cataract is slow and painless.

What are the symptoms of cataracts?

According to the National Eye Institute, the most common symptoms of a cataract are: • Cloudy or blurry vision.

• Faded colors (sometimes a brown or yellow shading occurs or difficulties distinguishing different shades).

• Glare. Headlights, lamps, or sunlight may appear too bright. A halo may appear around lights.

• Poor night vision.

• Double vision or multiple images in one eye.

• Frequent prescription changes in your eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Although these symptoms can also be a sign of different eye problems, you should still check with your eye doctor if you experience them.

What are the different types of cataracts?

The three most common forms of adult-onset cataracts are nuclear, cortical and posterior subcapsular.

Of the three types, Seniors most frequently develop nuclear cataracts. Nuclear cataracts are when hardening, yellowing and opacity

occur at the center of the lens. Cortical cataracts are characterized by light-blocking spokes extending from the outer rim of the lens to its center. Posterior subcapsular cataracts occur when specifically positioned granular opacities impair vision when reading or in bright lights.

Those with cataracts can have any combinations of these three types.

Who’s most at risk?

Advanced age is the most common cataract risk factor.

Several studies have shown that the aged lens is believed to be more susceptible than the young lens because the aged lens has reduced levels of protective antioxidants.

Reduced antioxidant levels means that the lens is more susceptible to oxidative damage. It also means that it’s harder for the human seniortimesmagazine.com

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body to remove damaged crystallins from the lenses.

Factors that cause or worsen oxidative damage may also contribute to cataract formation. The American Optometric Association reports that the risk factors include:

copy, dilated examination of the retina, contrast sensitivity testing; glare testing, or ocular wavefront testing.

REMEMBER: In general, if you have progressive vision loss you should go to (or be referred to) an eye doctor.

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How are cataracts treated?

Smoking Ultraviolet-B exposure Diabetes Medications (especially corticosteroids [steroids], chlorpromazine and other phenothiazine related medications) • Alcohol

How are cataracts diagnosed?

An eye doctor (an ophthalmologist or optometrist) is the appropriate medical provider to screen for or to diagnose cataracts. Since most cataracts aren’t entirely opaque, your eye doctor will probably identify cataracts with visual acuity testing in combination with one or more of the following: slit-lamp biomicros-

When a cataract first starts, your eye doctor will likely give you eyeglasses, and suggest brighter lighting, antiglare sunglasses, or magnifying lenses. Although cataracts can only be treated with surgery, you don’t need to treat a cataract until it makes it hard for you to do daily tasks (e.g., reading, driving). The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that you decide jointly with your eye doctor if and when surgery is the best option for you.

Because cataracts are slow moving, take your time to discuss potential treatment plans with your eye doctor. If you choose to undergo cata-

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Criteria typically considered during decision-making include: your visual acuity, the affect of vision loss on your lifestyle, and your amenability to surgery.

If you choose surgery, cataract surgery improves the vision of approximately 95 percent of patients with a cataract. Since so many people have cataract surgery, it’s likely that you have family or friends who have been treated. Consider asking them about their experiences and which surgeon they used.

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How can you prevent cataracts?

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Need more information about cataracts? Check out the National Eye Institute National Institutes of Health at www.nei.nih.gov.

If you need financial aid for eye care, visit nei.nih.gov/ health/financialaid for a list of organizations that assist financially with the assessment or treatment of eye problems. s

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Veteran Robert McAlpine Sailor Helped Carry Lost Sullivan Brothers’ Memory Through WWII Story and Photography by Michael Stone

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n a pleasant weekday afternoon in his humble, charming Gainesville home, Robert McAlpine flips through a portfolio of drawings finished some 70

years ago.

They bring a touch of horror to this peaceful day: helmeted men stationed at hulking guns, planes shredded to pieces in midair, sailors bobbing in the water beside a fire-engulfed ship.

Personal cameras weren’t allowed for Navy crews during World War II, so after the day’s action, McAlpine would grab some colored pencils and sketch what he remembered.

This was his way of documenting his two years at sea on the U.S.S. The Sullivans, named after the five brothers from Iowa who were killed by a torpedo in 1942 that finished off an alreadydamaged U.S.S. Juneau and spared only 13 of its crew of 700.

Despite the destruction happening to many ships in the Pacific theater, from torpedoes, bombs, kamikazes and other hazards, The Sullivans never suffered damage from enemy attacks. One crewman, an engineer, was lost, but this was during a recreational outing to an already-captured beach, McAlpine recalled, noting that the engineer couldn’t swim and could have drowned, though the exact reason was never identified.

Perhaps The Sullivans averted disaster so well because of its shamrock logo, or maybe, as McAlpine, a 93-year-old retiree from the U.S. Forest Service, put it simply: “We were blessed.”

The Sullivans time in combat, from the Marshall Islands in early 1944 to near Okinawa in April 1945, took Lieutenant McAlpine on a voyage to waters off a host of other Japanesecontrolled islands, including Saipan, Guam, and Iwo Jima.

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He served as a deck officer for the rear of the ship, coming into the position after graduating from the University of South Carolina’s Naval ROTC in 1943 as a member of the program’s first class.

In 1940, at age 19, he was excited when he first heard of USC’s upcoming ROTC program, but that’s because he assumed it would be for the Army. McAlpine was raised on 120 acres of farmland on the outskirts of Union, South Carolina, and hadn’t really been around water.

“I thought, ‘I don’t want anything to have to do with Naval ROTC,’” he remembered. “The nearest thing to Union was a creek that was ankle deep — there’s hardly a place to swim over there unless we dam up a waterhole.”

Looking back, though, at his military career and the war, he said he’s thankful for the path that carried him through unharmed, as also happened for his brothers Buck and Jim. (He did lose his youngest brother, John, a P-51 pilot, during the Korean War.) Nevertheless, McAlpine witnessed more than his fair share of destruction aboard The Sullivans. Its wartime chronology is dotted with instances of neighboring ships being hit hard and losing many sailors.

One such ship, the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Bunker Hill, was hit by two kamikaze planes on May 11, 1945, just a few hundred feet from The Sullivans. Almost 400 of the carrier’s crew were killed, but The Sullivans managed to pluck 166 survivors from the water.

Descending below deck after the rescue, McAlpine noticed The Sullivans’ doctor tending to a burn victim from the Bunseniortimesmagazine.com

(Top) Lorena and Robert McAlpine, who have been married for nearly 70 years, stand in front of their Gainesville home. (Bottom right) McAlpine points to himself among the crew of the U.S.S. The Sullivans. (Bottom left) While many of McAlpine’s art pieces are rough sketches drawn aboard The Sullivans with color pencils, this painting of a Zero attack was done after the war, allowing him to add much more detail.

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McAlpine, who was carried to the waters off many of the Pacific front’s most infamous islands while serving on the The Sullivans, holds a photo of himself in his Navy uniform (top) and a patch logo of The Sullivans (bottom).

ker Hill whose head looked more like a pumpkin.

“You could barely discern his features,” McAlpine recalled.

“And I said to the doc, ‘Is he dead?’ But the guy spoke — when he spoke, I got spooked and got the hell out of there. I mean, I wasn’t expecting this corpse to say anything, but he did. I doubt that he survived, to tell you the truth.”

The Sullivans wasn’t without close calls itself.

One day, from his aft station, McAlpine was the first to spot a Japanese Zero fly overhead and disappear into clouds. He grabbed his telephone and alerted the bridge, but no one did anything. So he ordered the nearby gunner to ready his 40mm gun, aim in the cloud, and fire.

The gunner couldn’t shoot, though, because the gun was malfunctioning, McAlpine later found out. Frustrated, McAlpine threw his helmet at the gun and yelled again for the gunner to fire.

“Everybody was scared to death,” he said of his shipmates.

“When they looked up and saw [the plane] coming, they knew their number was up.”

The Zero dove toward The Sullivans, but instead of crashing

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into the deck, it pulled up with only about 100 feet to spare.

McAlpine realized afterward that the gun malfunction worked in his ship’s favor.

“We figured that because nobody fired at him, he might have decided that was one of his ships,” he said. “He had to make up his mind, and we were pretty close to home, his home [of Japan].”

The plane did circle around to get another look, but with the whole ship now alert, its flak fire scared the plane away.

The Bunker Hill and diving Zero events happened near the end of The Sullivans service in the war, and it saw its last combat on May 14, shooting down a plane in an air attack.

The ship eventually headed back to California to be refitted for the planned invasion of the Japanese mainland. During the modifications, the crew was given 20 days to visit home, and while they were away, news of Japan’s surrender came over the radio.

In Union, many of the 11,000 residents gathered on Main Street, hollering with joy at the war’s close, but McAlpine didn’t feel like doing the same.

“My family went to church because, to me, it didn’t seem like a time for celebration,” he said. “There were a bunch of people coming home, but there was a bunch of people that weren’t coming home. The Sullivan boys weren’t coming home.”

One cheery note from McAlpine’s return to Union was seeing a neighbor named Lorena. Before the war, they got to go on only one or two dates, but it was enough to keep them writing to each other throughout McAlpine’s service.

Lorena, who has been volunteering at Alachua County hospitals since 1977, said she still has the letters.

“At one time, he criticized my grammar in one of my letters,” she said with a laugh, “and I thought, ‘Well wait one minute, young man. Maybe you won’t get a letter for a while.’”

The two are now approaching their 70th wedding anniversary and have seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

When the war ended, McAlpine still had to report back for duty aboard The Sullivans. There, he penned a letter to Alleta Sullivan, saying he couldn’t celebrate because mothers like her wouldn’t have their kids coming back.

She wrote back on Sept. 14, 1945: “I love to receive letters from the officers and men of The Sullivans as it helps to cheer me up because since the war is over, I miss my five sons more and more. But I know they and other boys gave their lives for their country.” s seniortimesmagazine.com

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Water Safety Smart Safeguards for Surviving Florida Summers

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lorida residents are fortunate to live in the Sunshine State where they can enjoy long, warm summer days engaging in a range of entertaining outdoor water activities, from family gatherings at the local springs and lakes to cookouts at nearby beaches and pools. However, potential water dangers combined with extreme heat can turn a fun afternoon into a dangerous and potentially fatal outing. In order to keep residents safe, the Florida Department of Health devised the “Waterproof Florida” campaign to help educate residents and visitors on water-related hazards.

Many water-related accidents happen in the comfort of our own home due to unsafe pool conditions.

In Florida, drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1-4, according to WaterproofFL.com.

To prevent such tragedies, residents should learn strategies to keep themselves and their loved ones safe around the pool and in the summer sun.

“Swimming in a pool is a great way to escape the summer heat while being active,” said John. H. Armstrong, M.D., State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health in a Floridahealth.gov news release. “It’s essential that swimmers and water watchers learn about the layers of protection.”

The layers of protection are broken into three sections: supervision, barriers and emergency preparedness.

Pool Precautions: Learn the Layers of Protection LAYER 1: SUPERVISION Supervision is the most important layer of protection.

Whether it is a grandparent, parent or loved one, someone should always be actively watching when a child is in the pool.

In the time it takes to start a load of laundry, an accident could occur. The Florida Department of Health states that “for children ages 1–4, the majority of drownings occur in residential swimming pools.” Therefore, it is individual attention that makes the largest difference in child pool safety.

If a child should stop breathing, the sooner CPR is performed, the more likely the child will be successfully resuscitated.

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LAYER 2: BARRIERS A child should not be able to enter a pool unattended, and barriers help to restrict a child from the pool. For example, placing childproof locks on all doors leading outside and a secure fence around the pool with self-closing and self-latching gates prevent a child from easily gaining access to the pool on his/her own. Door and pool alarms can also be installed for further protection. Professional pool covers fitted specifically for one’s pool act as additional barriers between a child and the water. The right cover is also critical, as some covers, such as canvas, can actually entrap a child in the water. Barriers can be expensive, but the cost is well worth saving a life. seniortimesmagazine.com

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LAYER 3: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS In the case of an emergency, the first step is always to call 911, however, caregivers of all ages should also learn CPR. If a child should stop breathing, the sooner CPR is performed, the more likely the child will be successfully resuscitated. CPR training is relatively inexpensive and offered frequently. Visit www.GatorCPR.com for a list of upcoming courses in Alachua and Marion County. The easy-to-learn techniques can mean the difference between life and death.

Hydration Hints Floridians need to not only take safety precautions when around the water, but also in regards to consuming water.

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Especially during the summer months, it is imperative to increase one’s water consumption and to limit sugary and alcoholic beverages that can further dehydrate the body.

Dehydration can be dangerous because our bodies need the right balance of electrolytes—sodium, potassium, and chloride, to function properly. According to the U.S. News and World Report, most people need to drink about half of his/her body weight (in pounds) in ounces per day. For example, if a person weighs 150 lbs, he/she needs to drink 75 ounces of water. An extra liter or so is recommended for those who are exercising and sweating a lot. Adding a half a teaspoon of sea salt to water can aid with electrolyte replenishment. Finding a reliable, BPA-free water bottle can also make drinking water more convenient and enjoyable.

Sun Safety Being on the water or at the swimming pool goes hand-in-hand with being in the sun. It is critical to protect oneself from the sun’s harmful rays, which can

heat stroke and heat exhaustion. It is important to be cautious when exercising outside, which — combined with hot weather —can quickly elevate one’s core body temperature causing heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heatstroke and exercise-associated collapse. Heat-related illnesses can affect anyone subjected to high temperatures for an extended period of time, so Seniors should learn to recognize the warning signs of heatrelated illness in themselves and the one’s they love.

Warning signs include extremely high body temperature (above 103°F) and an unusually elevated heart rate.

Additionally, feelings of weakness, dizziness or fainting are all signs of heat-related distress. Other indicators of concern include fast and shallow breathing, nausea or vomiting, and muscle cramps. As previously mentioned, drinking enough water is one of the most important ways to prevent heat exhaustion. Other strategies include wearing lightweight, light colored, and loose fitting clothing and periodically retreating to air-conditioned areas. Floridians are also advised to avoid engaging in strenuous activities

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This includes wearing sunglasses, a hat, long sleeves, and sunscreen. Sunscreen should be broad spectrum with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.

Additionally, sunscreen should be reapplied every two hours, or so, and especially after swimming or sweating.

Seniors are especially susceptible to

during peak hours and to cool down with a cold shower or bath after being outside for long periods of time.

With some forethought when packing a bag for the beach and by adhering to the three layers of protection at the pool, Florida continues to shine as a wonderful summer respite for all ages to enjoy. s For more information about how Seniors can stay safe around water and in the Florida sun, visit: www.floridahealth.gov.

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It’s Time to Recharge

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ost all of us take care of someone from time-to-time: older parent, partner, grandchild, or friend. Yet, some of us wear the title “Caregiver 24/7.” If you just gulped because you’re a Caregiver 24/7, it’s time to recharge…

About 65 million Americans are depended upon by their loved ones for care.

It’s clearly noble work. Unfortunately, many caregivers wrap themselves in guilt because they don’t “feel” like taking care of a person or if they are upset or resent their loved one for being dependent. It’s NORMAL and healthy to want and have time for yourself (even for you caregivers out there). Here are six ways to help you get a break, recharge, AND feel like the good person you are:

1. INVENTORY YOUR NETWORK. Do you belong to a faith-based organization or a volunteer group? One or more of them may be able to offer you scheduled breaks. Ask the leadership at each of those groups what they can do.

You’ll likely be able to set dates/times in advance that you can take a welldeserved break.

2. ASK. Many times people — even family and friends — don’t offer to give you a break. (And, if they did, would you say “yes”?) However, if you ask, they are likely more than willing to help you —

and welcome the opportunity to be helpful. Another related tip from caregiver. com: If you normally get holiday gifts from family, why not ask for the funds to get respite care instead?

3. JOIN A CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM. The Florida Department of Elder Affairs administers services for Floridian’s age 60 and above and their caregivers, including a Family Caregiver Support Program. Other services are nutrition programs (e.g., Home Delivered Meals, Nutritional Counseling), a Personal Care Management Program, transportation and home repairs.

4. APPLY FOR A RESPITE CARE GRANT. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America offers Family Respite Care Grants to families who are caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. You can apply twice a year: spring or fall. Visit: www.alzfdn. org for details. Although not everyone who applies gets the grant, you, feeling recharged, makes it worth trying.

5. FIND FREE RESOURCES THAT HELP YOU “CAREGIVE” MORE EFFICIENTLY. If you are caring for an older person and are interested in resources and respite options, check out the “eldercare locator” at: www.

eldercare.gov/eldercare.NET/Public/index.aspx. This site, powered by the U.S. Health and Human Services Department, provides a listing of resources in your community that give information and assistance for caregivers and older adults. For instance, Elder Options provides counseling for Medicare recipients, offers Healthy Aging and Savvy Caregiver classes for older adults or caregivers of those with dementia, and provides information and referrals for Seniors, persons living with disabilities, professionals and caregivers.

6. FIND OUT IF YOUR AREA SENIOR LIVING FACILITIES OFFER SHORT-TERM CARE. Senior living facilities often offer care for a week or weekend without requiring that your loved one moves in or commits to other services. They provide a comfortable place to stay, meals and socialization.

You can usually pay for these services much like you do for a hotel.

I hope this article offers you, as a caregiver, encouragement to take time for yourself. Research has shown that when caregivers take breaks, they experience less stress. So, for all of you Caregiver 24/7ers out there: give yourself some care. Recharge and refresh. And feel good about it.

If you’re a caregiver, or love a caregiver, consider adding your voice to the growing number of Americans advocating for respite services. Currently, Florida doesn’t have a State Respite Coalition. Yet, 33 states do. If you’re interested in starting a Florida Coalition, or interested in learning more, check out the ARCH National Respite Network website at archrespite.org/home.

Kendra Siler-Marsiglio, PhD, HCC is the President of CommunityHealth IT and the Director of Rural Health Partnership at WellFlorida Council.

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Tinseltown Talks Arlene Dahl’s Journey to Hollywood and Beyond

by Nick Thomas

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enerally regarded as one of the classic beauties to grace the big screen throughout the ‘40s and ‘50s, Arlene Dahl’s career extended beyond the reach of the camera.

“I’ve had many different careers,” said Ms. Dahl, who turns 87 in August, from her home in New York. “I was a writer for 20 years with a beauty column in the Chicago Tribune which was syndicated in 180 newspapers around the world.”

As an author, Dahl has penned 14 books and is currently working on more including an autobiography.

She was also the vice president of an advertising agency and, in the 1960s, Sears hired her to visit their stores to offer customers beauty makeovers.

“They are commonplace on many TV programs now,” she noted. “I also created my own perfume fragrance — Dahlia — before anyone else. So I started it all!”

Dahl said she can trace her interest in performing to Minneapolis where, as a 5-year-old, she first experienced the joy of an appreciative audience during a family picnic at Minnehaha Falls.

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me down.”

At 17, she was discovered

by Jack Warner who spotted her singing and dancing on Broadway during the 1945 opening of “Mr. Strauss Goes to Boston.”

“He came backstage and invited me to Hollywood to make a screen test, but I declined,” said Dahl, who expected the play to extend into a long run. “He said, ‘Give it two or three weeks and you’ll call me. Here’s my card.’ He was right. I was soon out of a job.”

Moving to Hollywood, the cameras loved Dahl and audiences fell for her flaming red hair and trademark beauty spot. She went on to appear in over 30 films. Initially handed romantic comedies, Dahl eventually tackled more dramatic roles such 1959’s subterranean adventure “Journey to the Center of the Earth” with James Mason and Pat Boone.

The first day’s shooting with Mason was tense, however.

“He didn’t want me for the part,” Dahl said. “I found this out two days before I went to New Mexico to shoot the cave scenes at Carlsbad Caverns.”

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“He came to my dressing room after our first scene to tell me I had done well,” she said. “That was like an Academy Award from James Mason, and everything was OK after that.”

Everything, except the hazards on the set.

“I almost died in the underground ocean scene where the boat was going round in circles and waves were rocking it,” recalled Dahl. “Giant water balloons were supposed to hit our backs but they hit me in the face, knocking me out. I woke up in the hospital with James and Pat holding my hand.”

Between 1952 and 1976, that hand was given in marriage to several suitors, including to well-known actors Lex Barker and Fernando Lamas — father of heartthrob actor Lorenzo Lamas. Today, Dahl is happily married to Marc Rosen, founder of Marc Rosen Associates, a New York firm specializing in the design and packaging of luxury cosmetic products.

“I was working at Revlon and a friend suggested meeting Arlene and I ended up designing the bottle and packaging for her Dahlia perfume,” explained Rosen. “We became great friends and despite our 18 years age difference, were married. People said it wouldn’t last.

Well, we just celebrated our 30th anniversary and proved them wrong!”

“I’ve lived a very full and happy life, although there have been ups and downs,” Dahl said. “Many people don’t know about some of my experiences, but they’ll be in my autobiography. You have no idea the stories I can tell… and will!” s Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, columns, and interviews for over 600 magazines and newspapers. Follow @ TinseltownTalks

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ugust is here and boy is it hot. Many families will be headed to the beach to cool off, especially as Labor Day weekend approaches. However, with the recent shark attacks that have been reported, the thought of entering those blue waters might conjure up frightful scenes instead of summertime fun, and the ominous music score from the classic film “Jaws” begins to play in one’s mind. Duuun dun duuun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun DUN! One expert who has dedicated his life to the study of these fearsome and often misunderstood creatures is George Burgess. He serves as director of the Florida Museum of Natural History’s Florida Program for Shark Research. The Florida Museum is part of the University of Florida and Burgess has been there since 1975. He has also been featured multiple times on the Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week.” He shares tips on what one should do to avoid a shark encounter and offers survival plans for the unlucky swimmers who might meet these prehistoric creatures face to face.

“There are some basic take homes we’ve discovered,” Burgess said. “Solitary activity is frowned upon. There’s a reason sharks are found in schools, and birds in flocks, and antelopes in herds, and that’s safety in numbers. So when you’re in the water, stick together in groups instead of doing solo acts.”

He explained that whether it is a shark, lion or bear, a predator will be looking for solitary food items, so sticking together with a group is a good idea, as well as avoiding certain times to enter the water.

“Sharks are most active, certainly the species here in our

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area, in the evening hours or during the twilight periods,” Burgess said. “And so while the midnight swim with your lover might be romantic, it’s probably not the best idea to be in the water at that time.”

Another tip is to avoid wearing jewelry in the water. Burgess said the glint of various metals looks a lot like the glint of fish scales.

“And particularly if the glint of light is associated with an appendage, a hand or a foot in the middle of a splash, it really looks like a fish,” he said. “So rings, whether they’re finger rings or toe rings, probably not a good idea to wear in there.”

Be aware of shark attractants. Burgess said that if people are fishing off the beach there are attractants present. If sea birds are diving, it means those birds are chasing those fishes.

These are areas and times when sharks are likely to be around.

“When we enter the sea, we’re engaging in a wilderness experience.

It’s not like going to the YMCA pool.”

“If you’re catching fish, there’s something out there that will eat those fish — that’s a shark,” Burgess said. “And certain situations and certain areas, like inlets, are essentially underwater highways for animals going in and out. And the sharks are there to take advantage of that. So it’s a good place to be a shark.”

He said that channels and deep drop-offs are places where sharks move along in search of food. seniortimesmagazine.com

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Burgess examines a deep-water catshark of the genus Parmaturus. The jaws of various types of sharks, such as the Bull and Great White, line the walls of the laboratory on UF’s campus. According to the Museum’s website, approximately 2,280,740 fish specimens (representing over 8,000 species) comprise the Florida Museum of Natural History’s ichthyological collection.

“The troughs between sandbars at the beach — the surf you’re seeing — is the top of a sandbar,” Burgess said. “So if you walk out to the sandbar and you want to walk out to the next sandbar, which is farther out, [water] sometimes goes over your head because it’s deeper. Well, sharks like those areas because fish will hold out in those troughs as well.

And that’s where you’re most likely to encounter a shark.”

Burgess said if you see a shark, obviously, don’t go in the water, and if you are in the water, get out. While that may seem like a reasonable suggestion, it doesn’t matter to some folks.

“You talk to surfers and they will tell you that they stay in the water all

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the time when they see sharks because they’re there all the time,” Burgess said.

“Both of them are [there], the surfer and the shark, and they know that.”

Burgess said that surfers are the number one group bitten by sharks, but they are enlightened when it comes to sharing the waters with these animals.

“I’ve never talked to a surfer who has been bitten that said he or she won’t go back into the water. And not one has ever blamed the shark,” he said. Every surfer seems to say the same thing: they knew it was out there and it was a risk they accepted when engaging in their sport.

“And that’s really the take-home message for everybody,” Burgess said.

“When we enter the sea, we’re engaging

in a wilderness experience. It’s not like going to the YMCA pool. We’re going into a wild world.”

Burgess said that one would never take a hiking trip to the Rockies and not consider the fact that there are mountain lions and grizzly bears out there.

The same thing with the Great Plains of Africa; one must be aware of the wildlife such as lions, rhinoceros and elephants that inhabit these areas.

“So when we enter the sea, even when it’s under the idyllic conditions of Crescent Beach, the fact of the matter is we’re entering a wilderness — and how do we do it? We do it damn near naked,” Burgess said. “We wear as little clothes as possible, barefoot, and we go into this seniortimesmagazine.com

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Since people can’t breathe underwater, swimmers are obligated to stay near the water’s surface, with wild animals living below.

“So imagine walking up to a pride of lions in your bikini and no shoes on and expecting everything to be just happy,” Burgess said. “It just doesn’t happen that way. It’s the wild world out there.”

With that said, Burgess stressed the fact that it is a benevolent aquatic world out there. And millions of people every year go into that wild world, mostly never even considering it, and come out without a scratch. He said that animals — including sharks — generally avoid people because we are not a native part

of that world.

So, do sharks go looking for humans to eat? Burgess said no, because we’re not a part of their food chain.

However, researchers have said that mistaken identity is usually the reason attacks occur. If a swimmer is unable to get out of the water before a shark strikes, Burgess offers these survival tips.

“The best thing is to pop it on its nose.

The tip of the nose is sensitive,” he said.

“Just like if you came at me aggressively and I gave you one to your nose, you might step back for a second because you weren’t expecting it.”

He explained that sharks generally would veer off at that point. They’ll likely come back, but it might give a

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swimmer the seconds or minutes needed to move away to get to a better position.

“If you’re actually in the mouth of a shark, if you’re actually being bitten, I suggest you claw at the eyes — and the gills, which are located just behind the eyes,” Burgess said. “There are five gill slit openings… where the water moves out during respiration. And, of course, inside the gills themselves are highly vascularized; they have many blood vessels and are very sensitive, as are the eyes.”

Burgess said that clawing at the eyes and those sensitive gills has been shown through trial and error to be a strong survival suggestion.

However, truth be told, the statistics of shark attacks may come as a surprise to some — especially to those who never plan on entering the water again after watching a movie like “Jaws.”

“Sharks kill, on average, less than 10 people a year worldwide. Last year there were three deaths in the entire world,” Burgess said.

“Over the last decade George Burgess also serves as director we’ve estimated about of the International Shark Attack File. seven per year. I think More than 5,000 individual investigations are currently housed in the File, covering one can argue reasonthe period from mid-1500s to present. ably that considering “Sharks: The Animal Answer Guide” was published in April of last year. the millions and millions and millions of people that enter the water every year worldwide that only seven people die per year means the risk of encountering, far less dying [from], a shark while you’re in the water is pretty darn low.”

Burgess said the fact of the matter is that people kill probably 75 million sharks a year in fisheries.

“For every person that dies there’re 10 million sharks that die every year,” Burgess said. “So the reality is that there’re much more pressing issues from a scientific standpoint.”

Conservation is key in assuring these animals continue to exist. And the truth is humans seem to be doing a lot more harm to sharks than sharks are doing to humans. So perhaps it is backwards, and instead it’s the shark that should be hearing that menacing movie soundtrack when a swimmer enters the water.

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Approximately 18 percent of seniors admitted to a hospital for dehydration die within 30 days.”

Seniors often have a decreased level of perspiration, a delayed sense of thirst or decreased senses of taste and smell. Medications can suppress hunger or thirst. And even in hot weather many seniors choose not to use air conditioning, opting instead to open windows or turn on fans to avoid high energy bills or a house that feels too cold for them.

Caretenders personnel educate seniors and caregivers on the signs of dehydration and ways to avoid it.

Some obvious symptoms may include increased confusion or disorientation, fainting, headaches and dryness of the nose and mouth.

“The tongue can get sticky or tacky, and the skin loses elasticity,” Proctor explained. “If you pinch the skin up and it very slowly goes back down, that is a sign of dehydration.”

Left unchecked, dehydration can lead to complications such as stroke or heart failure. Yet the danger can be averted with simple planning. Proctor suggests providing attractive containers such as colorful glasses and pitchers to entice clients to drink fluids, or adding a little fruit to water to give variety in appearance and flavor.

“Have things prepared ahead of time and placed where seniors can easily reach them,” said Proctor. “Call them through the day and monitor their eating and drinking habits.”

Water does not have to be the only option; liquids that are low in sugar can help keep dehydration at bay. Incorporate plenty of fruit, vegetables and other foods with high water content into the diet. Sugar-free popsicles and smoothies are also good ways to get fluids into a senior’s diet.

Save outdoor activities for the early morning or evening when temperatures are lower, and wear a hat and loose fitting, cotton clothes that allow skin to breathe. If a senior shows signs of heat stroke – high body temperature, rapid pulse and vomiting – get him or her to a hospital immediately.

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FREE YOGA FOR VETERANS Wednesdays 12:15PM OCALA - Bliss Yoga Center, 1738 SE 58th Ave. Free yoga classes for active-duty and military veterans, taught by a resident military veteran.

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FREE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASSES Wednesdays 6:00pm OCALA - First Baptist Church, 2801 SE Maricamp Road. Classes begin August 19th, and are held every Wednesday. Classes begin promptly at 6:00 p.m., offering three levels of classes (beginner, intermediate and advanced), taught by certified ESL teachers. There are provisions for childcare and additional programs for teens and adults. 352-629-5683.

GAINESVILLE HARMONY SHOW CHORUS Thursdays 7:00pm – 9:30pm GAINESVILLE - Grace Presbyterian Church, 3146 NW 13th St. Interested in learning and singing Women’s A Cappella Barbershop Harmony Music?

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LADY GAMERS Fridays 1:00pm HIGH SPRINGS - New Century Woman’s Club, 40 NW 1st Ave. The Lady Gamers meet for fun, friendship and food. Everyone is invited.

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9:30am GAINESVILLE - Alachua Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. The QACDG meets on the first Thursday. Free. Visit www. qacdg.org for a new member application.

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RED DOT SALE Through August Times Vary GAINESVILLE - Artisan’s Guild Gallery, 201 SE 2nd Pl., Suite 113. Select from a wide range of high quality, handcrafted art and craftwork from more than 50 regional artists. “Red dot” indicates reduced price. Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. www.artisansguildgallery.com.

6:00pm - 8:00pm GAINESVILLE - Matheson History Museum, 513 East University Ave. The theme is Alachua County’s connection to South Carolina, which was the first state to secede from the Union at the start of the Civil War. Many early settlers of Alachua County were from South Carolina, and they were instrumental in making Florida the third state to secede. Price for Civil War symposium is $5 per person.

THE BATTLE OF GAINESVILLE Saturday, August 15 10:00am GAINESVILLE - Matheson History Museum, 513 East University Ave. The American Civil War will be brought to life during the re-enactment of the Battle of Gainesville, held at Sweetwater Park, on the south side of the Museum. Over 75 Civil War re-enactors will stand, fight and fire rifles on the same location where the battle was fought on August 17, 1864. The band Seven Lbs. of Bacon will play authentic Civil War music. Free.

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10:00am BELLEVIEW - Cherokee Park Adult Recreation, 5641 SE 113th Place. Join fellow gourd enthusiasts, share ideas, and learn about the interesting world of gourd art. Info: www.marioncountygourdartists.com.

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WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY Saturday, August 29 11:30am GAINESVILLE - Best Western Gateway Grand, 4200 NW 97th Blvd. The Friends of Susan B. Anthony Luncheon celebrates the 167th anniversary of the women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848 and the 95th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (woman suffrage) in 1920. Keynote Dr. Jeanna Mastrodicasa will present “Women and Public Office: Tales and Trends from the Dais.” Visit: www.fosba. com or call June Littler at 374-8158.

WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE CLASS Saturday, September 5 2:30pm – 3:30pm GAINESVILLE - Global Mixed Martial Arts Academy, 4000 W. Newberry Rd. Learn basic escapes, grabs, strikes, defense against a knife attack, choke hold and on the ground striking/kicking. This free class is offered to females on the first Saturday of the month.

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A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety JIMMY CARTER c.2015, Simon & Schuster $28.00 / $36.50 Canada 257 pages

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Mood rings, platform shoes, CBs, and May the Force Be with You. Saturday Night Fever, Pac-Man, disco suits, and Olivia Newton John on rollerskates. If you’re of a Certain Age, these things bring back memories but in the new book “A Full Life” by Jimmy Carter, this 90-year-old remembers much more.

Former President Jimmy Carter was born in October of 1924 in Georgia, of

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course, and raised mostly in a small town called Archery, where his family was one of two that was white. Carter remembers how he and neighborhood kids (most of them black) made their own fun, playing games and exploring.

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His father, a disciplinarian who could do almost anything, generally agreed but sometimes struggled with racial issues.

While Carter’s father “was deeply involved in local and state politics,” Carter himself wasn’t interested in the subject until long after he left the Navy and started a family with the woman he’d known since she was born. By then, he’d taken up farming (although he didn’t initially understand the business side of it) and was eager to benefit from helpful counsel and on-the-job experience in both peanuts and politics. After serving first as Senator of Georgia, then as Governor of Georgia, he began to entertain thoughts of higher goals.

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“We sat in rocking chairs on our back veranda and shared an appropriate Southern libation. Without any introduction, he began the conversation by saying, ‘Governor, I think you should run

for president in 1976.’”

For the most part, there’s not much new inside “A Full Life.” Older readers will have lived a lot of this. Younger readers may have learned about it in school. What’s here has largely been told, but there are exceptions…

I expected author and former President Jimmy Carter to take a gentle tone here, and he does, but he also writes

I expected author and former President Jimmy Carter to take a gentle tone here, and he does, but he also writes with strong conviction about issues he tackled that he now feels have been “mostly resolved” and those he believes are still in need of work. with strong conviction about issues he tackled that he now feels have been “mostly resolved” and those he believes are still in need of work. In examining past issues in conjunction with current events, his observations are sharp, yet sometimes wistful and maybe, once, even a little bitter. Wow, and I was also interested in seeing his reflections on faith, and how he feels about any line between religion and politics. “… I did my best and had some notable accomplishments,” Carter writes.

That’s abundantly clear here, and if you’re a historian, politico or biography fan, you’ll enjoy reading about them. If this is your kind of book, in fact, “A Full Life” is a full delight. s Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives with her two dogs and 11,000 books.

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